I don't see any issue with doing so. Can always upgrade to industrial 8.8 or 12.9 grade metric bolts if your old have stretched.

Also I have been driving without the reinforcement plate, so I can chase and repair leaks. Really it's more of a skid plate, I found no difference in performance driving.

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2003 4.6, esotril blue, over 215,000KM. Every previous owner failed to keep up the vehicle maintenance. Restoration project.